An uncommon Greek pick — distinctive and rare.
Philopateer is a boy's baby name of Greek origin, from the Greek elements philos ('loving') and pater ('father'), meaning 'lover of the father' or 'one who loves his father.' In Coptic Christian tradition, Philopateer is the name of a revered 3rd-century martyr, Saint Philopateer Mercurius.
This name is primarily used in Egyptian Coptic families, where it carries deep Christian martyrdom heritage and a profound expression of both earthly and divine paternal love.
Philopateer has 15+ years of history in the U.S., first appearing in 2008.
| Decade | Births | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| 2020s | 37 | ▼ |
| 2010s | 104 | ▲ |
| 2000s | 11 | — |
| Year | Births | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 14 | #6374 |
| 2021 | 12 | #6990 |
| 2020 | 11 | #7373 |
| 2019 | 6 | #11779 |
| 2018 | 5 | #13607 |
| 2017 | 11 | #7423 |
| 2016 | 14 | #6270 |
| 2015 | 11 | #7409 |
| 2014 | 12 | #6957 |
| 2013 | 13 | #6519 |
| 2012 | 15 | #5911 |
| 2011 | 11 | #7374 |
| 2010 | 6 | #11822 |
| 2009 | 6 | #12097 |
| 2008 | 5 | #14092 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.
Last updated May 2026 · Data: U.S. Social Security Administration (2008–2024) · Methodology